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HOFMEYR MICHAEL FREDERICK

HOFMEYR MICHAEL FREDERICK

Graduate School of Humanities Division of Foreign Studies, Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer)(Full Time)

keyword Critical Thinking,Applied Linguistics,Sociolinguistics,Linguistics,Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL),Second Language Acquisition (SLA)

Research Areas

  • Humanities & social sciences, Foreign language education, CALL, SLA

Papers

  • Attitudes towards digital game-based language learning among Japanese university students, Michael Hofmeyr, The JALT CALL Journal, Castledown Publishers, Vol. 19, No. 1, p. 26-52, 2023/04/16
  • Digital game-based SLA in the wild: Evidence from a qualitative case study, Michael Hofmeyr, Proceedings of the XXIst International CALL Research Conference, Castledown Publishers, p. 126-131, 2022/07/08
  • Direct qualitative assessment of language learning outcomes in digital game-based interaction, Michael Hofmeyr, Digital Games in Language Learning (Routledge), Routledge, p. 74-92, 2022/06/21
  • Linguistic diversity in the UK and Japan, Michael Hofmeyr, Cross-Cultural Studies (World Scientific), WORLD SCIENTIFIC, p. 263-287, 2022/04/10
  • Lighting the fuse for interaction and negotiation: The potential of information-gap digital puzzle games for language learning, Michael Hofmeyr, Technology in Language Teaching and Learning, Castledown Publishers, Vol. 3, No. 1, p. 1-20, 2021/08/31
  • Exploring the L2 learning benefits of digital game-based spoken interaction among Japanese learners of English, Michael Hofmeyr, CALL for widening participation: Short papers from EUROCALL 2020, Research-publishing.net, 2020/12/14
  • Learner Evaluations of English Speaking Class Activities : Striking a Balance Between Enjoyment and Challenge, Michael Hofmeyr, 外国語教育のフロンティア, Vol. 3, 2020/03/30
  • Cross-Examining the News : Building Linguistic Competence and Critical Thinking Skills in a Japanese EFL Context Through Class Debate on Controversial Issues, Michael Hofmeyr, 外国語教育のフロンティア, Vol. 2, 2019/03/29
  • Literature as a catalyst for critical thinking in the foreign language classroom, Michael Hofmeyr, Education in times of change: Proceedings of The Asian Conference on Language Learning, p. 227-237, 2018/05
  • Literary Debates : Introducing a Literature-based Approach to Teaching Critical Argumentative Skills in a Tertiary-level EFL Context, Michael Hofmeyr, 外国語教育のフロンティア, Vol. 1, p. 293-300, 2018/03/30
  • Review of the book Crossing boundaries and weaving intercultural work, life, and scholarship in globalizing universities, by A. Komisarof & Z. Hua, Michael Hofmeyr, SIETAR Japan Journal of Intercultural Communication, 2017
  • Review of Adam Komisarof and Zhu Hua (eds, 2016) Crossing boundaries and weaving intercultural work, life, and scholarship in globalizing universities (Routledge), Michael Hofmeyr, Journal of Intercultural Communication, Vol. 20, p. 216-217, 2016/02
  • Adapting and implementing a level-specific extensive listening (EL) course component, Michael Hofmeyr, Focus on listening: Proceedings of the Sojo University Teaching and Learning Forum 2015, p. 33-46, 2016

Presentations

  • The potential of commercial digital games for language education, Michael Hofmeyr, Kansai University English Department Faculty Development Seminar, 2022/11/17
  • Students’ (mis?)perceptions about in-class digital game-based learning, Michael Hofmeyr, JALT PanSIG Conference 2022, 2022/07/09
  • Digital game-based SLA in the wild: Evidence from a qualitative case study, Michael Hofmeyr, CALL 2022 – 21st International CALL Research Conference, 2022/07/09
  • Effective, but too enjoyable? Japanese university students' attitudes towards digital game-based language learning, Michael Hofmeyr, JALTCALL Conference 2022, 2022/06/18
  • Three approaches to measuring effectiveness in digital game- based language learning, Michael Hofmeyr, CALICO Conference 2022, 2022/06/02
  • Second language acquisition through digital games: Methodological approaches for assessing learning potential, Michael Hofmeyr, Department of General Linguistics Seminar, Stellenbosch University, 2022/05/18
  • Recent policy reforms in English language education: Towards a new generation of bilingual and multicultural Japanese?, Michael Hofmeyr,Naoko Hosokawa, Tokyo College Language and Identity Webinar Series, 2021/11/12
  • Understanding processes of second language acquisition in digital game-based peer interaction, Michael Hofmeyr, CALICO Virtual Conference, 2021/06/03
  • Encouraging fluency and confidence in L2 speaking using commercial digital games, Michael Hofmeyr, BALEAP TELSIG Webinar Series, 2021/04/30
  • How cooperative digital games can develop L2 speaking skills: Initial findings from a case study project, Michael Hofmeyr, HKCPD Hub Virtual International Conference, 2021/01/08
  • Learner attitudes towards digital-game-based tasks for language education: Preliminary results, Michael Hofmeyr, JALT2020, 2020/11/21
  • Investigating the potential L2 acquisition benefits of cooperative digital game-based learner interaction, Michael Hofmeyr, EUROCALL Online Gathering, 2020/08/20
  • Investigating the potential of cooperative digital game-based activities for foreign language education: A case study at a Japanese university, Michael Hofmeyr, The Online International Doctoral Research Conference in Education, 2020/07/08
  • Oral communication skill development with a cooperative digital game, Michael Hofmeyr, JALTCALL2020, 2020/07/07
  • Developing L2 speaking skills with digital games, Michael Hofmeyr, JALT PanSIG Conference 2020, 2020/06/20
  • Developing learner agency through class debate, Michael Hofmeyr, JALT2019, 2019/11/04
  • Scaffolding and skill-building ideas for training great debaters, Michael Hofmeyr, Critical Thinking SIG Forum (at JALT2019), 2019/11/03
  • The Japanese education system: A brief overview, Michael Hofmeyr, Mahoroba Summer Programme for International Students (Nara Women's University), 2019/07/12
  • Cross-examining the news: Building linguistic competence and critical thinking through class debate, Michael Hofmeyr, Kansai University Faculty Development, 2018/11/22
  • Five aspects of critical thinking promoted through the study of literature, Michael Hofmeyr, Asian Conference on Language Learning (ACLL), Kobe, 2018/04/29
  • Literature as a catalyst for critical thinking in the EFL classroom, Michael Hofmeyr, English Teachers in Japan (ETJ) Expo, Sendai, 2017/12/10
  • Encouraging independent thinking in the classroom, Michael Hofmeyr, Oita JALT Pechakucha Presentation Day, 2015/04/04
  • Incorporating an extensive listening component into intermediate and advanced level university English curricula, Hofmeyr, M,Saunders, J. M, Sojo University Teaching and Learning Forum: Focus on Listening, 2015/02/02
  • Initiating extensive listening in the classroom across various levels, Downs, C,Hofmeyr, M,Pignolet, L,Saunders, M,Tynan, B, Oita JALT Symposium, 2014/09/27